Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent .
Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Description
Aspiring to work in accounting, business, or finance? Whether you want to work for yourself or as part of a team, this qualification will equip you with the skills and accreditations you need to realise your full career potential. This high-level course will develop your expertise in budget preparation, management accounting, financial accounting, financial performance, internal control systems, income tax and financial analysis skills. With our focus on employability, you’ll be mentored by educators who have strong industry links, ensuring that you’ll complete the qualification job-ready. By completing this course, you’ll be qualified to work as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Manager, and Registered Tax Agent. Want to continue your study? You’ll have guaranteed entry into university and receive up to 12 months credit towards a university degree in Business, Accounting, Commerce and Finance.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
This course teaches the skills and knowledge required for different jobs within the financial services industry in Australia and covers tax, budgets and forecasts, financial performance and reports, BAS statements and payroll systems. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 5 elective units.
Course Notes
The Diploma of Accounting has 7 pre-requisite Certificate IV subjects within the program, contained in the Accounting Principles Skill Set.
Those units are Prepare financial reports; Process financial transactions and extract interim reports; Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers; Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry; Set up and operate a computerised accounting system; Complete business activity and instalment activity statements; Establish and maintain payroll systems.
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Did you know that by completing this course you can be your own boss or you can choose to work in a variety of industries - including private business, government, consulting, and non-for-profits?
Advances in technology mean that many mundane activities have been automated, allowing professionals and para-professionals to focus on more dynamic and challenging tasks. So don’t listen to the naysayers – far from a dreary career shackled to the office, accounting is a rewarding and stable career path with plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Potential job opportunities include Registered BAS agent, Licensed bookkeeper, Licensed tax agent, Senior financial clerk, Office manager, Accounts payable or accounts receivable officer, Financial accountant, Management accountant, Taxation accountant, Accounts receivable officer, Payroll officer. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
